I made a quick detour off I-40 at Exit 66 to visit the iconic Cafe 66, just five minutes from the…read morehighway and impossible to miss. From the outside, the branding leans heavily into the Route 66 identity--logos are everywhere, setting the expectation for a nostalgic roadside dining experience. Stepping inside, however, the atmosphere takes a different direction. Rather than embracing classic Americana, the décor feels modern, highlighted by whimsical cow artwork adorned with flower crowns. It's charming in its own way, but not the vintage Route 66 ambiance I was expecting. One thing that deserves high praise is the cleanliness. The café is immaculate, from the dining room to the overall presentation, reflecting a team that clearly takes pride in maintaining the restaurant. The food, unfortunately, was less memorable. The oatmeal was overly thick and dry, lacking the creamy comfort you'd expect. Buttered toast carried an off flavor, suggesting the griddle or butter station could use a refresh. The signature pancake, dusted with a powdered sugar "66" logo, was visually appealing and easily the meal's most Instagram-worthy item, but it too was disappointingly dense. Where Cafe 66 truly shines is its service. Every staff member I encountered was warm, welcoming, and eager to help first-time visitors feel at home. Their hospitality left the strongest impression of the visit. In my opinion, Cafe 66 seems to be transitioning away from being a destination built on Route 66 nostalgia and toward becoming a dependable neighborhood café for the Clinton community. There's nothing wrong with that--in fact, it's probably the more sustainable business model. But travelers seeking an authentic trip back in time may leave feeling that the iconic branding promises more nostalgia than the dining experience ultimately delivers.

I came here for delicious food, left absolutely annoyed…read more When we walked in a girl did instantly come to us which is good, brought us to our table and before I even got the chance to sat down she asked "What drink today? Water, Orange Juice?-" I said do you have lemonade and she said no, okay that's fine but she said it in the possible most oddest way ever. After that interaction and I got my drink, she left; nother person came and asked what we would like to eat (this was 10 minutes after our drink) , I then said I would have a side salad and mac n cheese. My mom across from me said she has friend chicken, after we gave our order we then waited 30 MINUTES...for a SALAD. Thing is I didn't mind but when I tried it, it really did taste like grass and incredibly earthy and odd and that's when I wasn't exactly happy when I waited for a extra earthy salad... My mac n cheese came, it was delicious!!!!! 15 minutes after this, my moms food came and she said it was really good too. See we loved our food besides the extra earthy salad and almost 45ish minute wait time. On the other hand, when waiting we noticed our server and multiple others would get served before us and get asked how the food was, but not us though and that genuinely had me curious and ruined the whole experience. I love the conversations and the communication like as e.g. "How is the food?" , "How are yall doing today?", these are good things; it did not happen though and we got bluntly ignored. If you work in any restaurant jobs, please have good communication with your customers.

While traveling we checked Yelp! for suggestions. White Dog Hill came up as right on our route. It…read morewas a Thursday night so who knew it would be so popular. We checked in and there was a 2-1/2 hour wait but they would try to work us in. We were seated in about an hour. Our order was taken quickly and some of the best steaks we've had were delivered hot and fresh from the grill. They were amazing. The restaurant is in a century old country club that was built with local hand quarried sandstone and brick. It's a great experience with great food and the locals agree. Tip: Check ahead and make a reservation.

This food was not what I expected. It wasn't very good. The lemon pepper asparagus was the most…read moredisguising thing any restaurant should ever think about serving. It was soggy, looked like a plate of worms that tasted like it can straight from the can; no taste at all. We ordered at 7:20 and finally got our side salad around 8:15. The main course, steak and shrimp got there around 8:30. So, it took over an hour to eat our main course from there time we ordered. The sunset was beautiful, which we should've just sat in our vehicle to view.

The food is always very good prices aren't bad either I think they are low compared to a lot of…read moreother places with similar items I like the drive through that makes it convenient

This is my go-to convenience store in Clinton. I can get in and get out relatively quickly. The…read moreusually have fresh coffee and iced tea, and a pretty decent selection of snacks. The employees are usually quite friendly as well. They do have a drive thru, which is convenient. I can say the drive thru is usually way more packed than the inside of the store. They also have an air machine in the parking lot; it's come in handy on a few occasions. My only problem is the parking lot. The pump island is way too close to the parking area at the front of the building. Sometimes it's a real pain to leave because you have people coming into the parking lot and cars leaving the fuel pumps. I've been stuck trying to back out several times, and people won't let you out. It's aggravating. If you can park on the side when it's busy, I'd suggest it.

Stopped by for lunch and the food was really good. The restaurant was super clean. Will go again.read more

A nostalgic Route 66 stop, but the food didn't quite match the atmosphere…read more Our Route 66 adventure eventually led us to Lucille's Roadhouse in Clinton. I'll admit, I may have built this place up a little too much in my mind. The Route 66 nostalgia is absolutely outstanding. From the vintage gas pumps outside to the classic diner décor inside, it's a fun place to visit if you're traveling the Mother Road. The restaurant wasn't busy, so we were seated immediately. Our server, Arisa, was friendly, welcoming, and kept our drinks filled throughout the meal. One funny moment--I thought this was one of the Oklahoma Passport stamp locations, but it turns out I had confused it with the original Lucille's in Weatherford. Since Weatherford was on our return trip, I eventually got my passport stamped there instead! As many of you know, one of my personal quests is finding the ultimate Chicken Fried Steak, so that's what I ordered with corn and coleslaw. It certainly wasn't bad...it just wasn't memorable. The steak was tender enough, but the breading and gravy didn't have the flavor I was hoping for. It's not something I'd order again. The coleslaw was an even bigger disappointment. The flavor was simply off, and after a couple of bites I pushed it aside. I also tried the blue lemonade because it looked fun and refreshing. Unfortunately, it had almost no flavor. I'm normally a 95% water drinker, but every now and then I'll treat myself to lemonade or a soda. This one just wasn't worth finishing. Arisa happily exchanged it without hesitation, and I appreciated her taking care of it so quickly. My wife definitely won lunch. She ordered the catfish with fries and mac & cheese. The catfish was crispy, flaky, and delicious. The fries were cooked just the way we like them, and even I'll admit the mac & cheese was better than most restaurant versions I've tried. She even shared a catfish fillet and more fries than I probably needed! Overall, I'd give Lucille's Roadhouse 3 stars. The food was a mixed bag, but the nostalgia, spotless restaurant, friendly service, and fun Route 66 atmosphere made it a worthwhile stop. I'd certainly come back--but next time I'd order something different. My only real complaint beyond the meal was finding the restaurant. The GPS directions were surprisingly confusing, and getting there was far more difficult than it should have been. If you're traveling Route 66, Lucille's is still worth a stop for the experience alone. Just know that, at least on this visit, the atmosphere outshined my lunch. Chef T's Scorecard * Food: 3/5 * Service: 5/5 (Thank you, Arisa!) * Atmosphere: 5/5 * Value: 4/5 * Overall: I do think this is one of those places that deserves a second chance. Next visit, I'd skip the Chicken Fried Steak and blue lemonade and give one of their burgers, barbecue, or another house specialty a try.

My first visit to a Braun's…read more Being someone that spends their time mostly in L.A. or D.C., I miss out on so many gems like Braun's. The food I had was tasty, the service was great, and I would have paid 2x as much at my normal haunts. Very satisfied and highly recommend!

Excellent burgers.... great fries Service was just okay -…read morebut not bad Good for a quick bite when passing through. Took some ice cream to go to enjoy later that evening and it was also very good. Would I go back? Sure

The food is great... but extremely overpriced. The service…read moreis ok. The ambiance is umm... well, it could be better.

Went here for a quick bite to eat and it was fast and staff was so friendly. Food was awesome for…read morewhere we were. Would definitely go back!

It has changed owners and been remodeled . A little sad as it was the teen hangout on and off for…read moreover 50 years. It is now a donut shop. Real good donuts at a decent price.

First storm chasing trip in quite some time, led us through Thomas, and we were hungry. Found Big…read moreT right on the main road through town and had to stop. We ordered cheeseburgers with various toppings ( all the normals are available) along with some onion rings and shakes. The menu had a daily special with several sides which was a nice surprise. There was plenty to choose from on the menu. Our burgers were very good. Thin, handmade patties with a nice toasted bun. All the ingredients were fresh and made this a wonderful "backroads" burger. The onion rings were the best I've had in years. The customer service was fast and pleasant. Most of the main items on the menu ran between $7-9. I will be returning to the great little roadside burger joint my next time through Thomas no doubt.

Pleasantly surprised! We wanted good chicken strips and that's exactly what we got…read more We were skeptical walking into the gas station but quickly changed our minds when we saw 15 tables and most of them were taken. They greeted us quickly and took our order. We took a seat and even during the busy lunch hour our food was delivered in under 10 minutes. The chicken fried steak was the special of the day and was delicious. We will definitely be back to this local hidden gem.

So it's the convenience store at a gas station, except it has two things you don't usually see at…read moreone, an extensive seating area and a fresh hot food counter. The menu is mostly burgers. I didn't have one, though maybe I should have. But I came in a Friday, and on Fridays they have fish fry. I ordered a fish shrimp combo. The food was a bit dry, not surprising.as it came from a hot plate. But the fish was generous in quantity, and it was dashed quick, and pleasant enough to eat. I had arrived at 11.30 and was done by noon. Good thing I was done by then too because right then it became very crowded. People know they can get a good fast lunch here.

The Mother of the Mother Road…read more.. Cute resturant with Great Customer Service, good food at reasonable prices. It's a 3 in 1 stop; the have a 50's dinner section, a bar and a steakhouse. ALL the same food, just distinct seating areas. Daily specials also available. Saturday is $20 T-bone dinner with 2 salad after 5 pm. Also don't skip on the little shop, great route 66 and Oklahoma souvenirs.

This is the place to dine in Weatherford, no question. I had three dinners here during my stay, and…read moreall were good. Bbq pork ribs were tender with a good amount of sauce already on it. Chicken fried steak was canonical. Pork chop small and thick, more tender than you'd expect. Vegetables good too. The green beans had bacon mixed in as often in the South - vegetarians beware.

This diner is great! Every time I am back in town I have to stop and grab a bite. I have eaten here…read morefor years and have never had anything I did not like. The menu has many choices such as cheeseburgers, chicken strips, salads, and chicken fajitas. The breakfast selections are great too. They are always glad to have you there. Come in, step up to the counter, and order. The diner is open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday.

This is the best place to eat in town. The burgers are what she is known for. Burgers, salads,…read moredinners, etc. this place is awesome.